Foreigners can buy property in Peru. Near the borders, there are limits. The notary checks the title, writes the deed and registers the sale.
Few notaries here confirm they speak English. Bring a certified translator to the signing → See translators in Peru
Questions about notaries in Peru
Answers come from what we found on each notary’s own website. Updated November 2026.
The notaries
How many notaries are there in Peru?How many notaries are there?We found at least 89 notaries in Peru, on their own websites and in public listings.
Are there English-speaking notaries in Peru?Do they speak English?No, we haven’t found a notary in Peru who speaks English so far.
Do any notaries in Peru speak Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian?Do they speak other languages?No. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Peru who speaks Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Russian.
What they do
Which notaries in Peru are used to foreign buyers?Which notaries are used to foreign buyers?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Peru who says they are used to foreign buyers.
Which notaries in Peru handle a power of attorney from abroad?Which notaries handle a power of attorney from abroad?
Which notaries in Peru let you sign without flying in?Which notaries let you sign without flying in?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Peru who says they let you sign without flying in.
Which notaries in Peru explain the costs upfront?Which notaries explain the costs upfront?None yet. So far, we haven’t found a notary in Peru who says they explain the costs upfront.
Which notaries in Peru show a licence or membership (Registered notary)?Which notaries show a licence or membership (Registered notary)?
Which notaries in Peru fix title problems?Which notaries fix title problems?
Which notaries in Peru make a property legal?Which notaries make a property legal?
Which notaries in Peru handle inheritances?Which notaries handle inheritances?
Which notaries in Peru write wills?Which notaries write wills?
Which notaries in Peru handle evictions and squatters?Which notaries handle evictions and squatters?We found 1 notary in Peru that says on its website that it handles evictions and squatters:
Notaría Vera Méndez.
Which notaries in Peru clear debts on a property?Which notaries clear debts on a property?
Other pros in Peru
Are there real estate lawyers in Peru?Are there lawyers too?
Are there property managers in Peru?Are there managers too?
Are there real estate agents in Peru?Are there agents too?
Where are most notaries in Peru?Where are most of them?Most notaries we found in Peru are in
Lima (38),
Arequipa (8),
Callao (8),
Trujillo (7) and
Cusco (7). The number is how many notaries we found in each place.
Using TheLatinvestor
How do I contact a notary in Peru?How do I contact one?Open the page of a notary in Peru on TheLatinvestor and send your message. Or tell us what you need and we’ll find the right notary in Peru for you.
Is it free to find a notary in Peru on TheLatinvestor?Is it free to use?Yes. Finding and contacting a notary in Peru on TheLatinvestor is free, and we take no commission.